Gross enrolment ratio, secondary, both sexes (%) in Botswana
Botswana: Gross enrolment ratio, secondary, both sexes (%) was 70.6% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
70.6%
World rank
159th
of 213 countries
All-time high
82.5%
in 2007
All-time low
8.3%
in 1970
Years of data
37
1970–2021
Gross enrolment ratio, secondary, both sexes in Botswana, 1970–2021
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross enrolment ratio, secondary, both sexes in Botswana is 70.6%, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of down 9.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross enrolment ratio, secondary, both sexes in Botswana peaked at 82.5% in 2007 and was at its lowest, 8.3%, in 1970.
That places Botswana 159th out of 213 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross enrolment ratio, secondary, both sexes (%) in Botswana, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 8.3% | — |
| 1971 | 9.7% | +17.2% |
| 1972 | 10.7% | +9.8% |
| 1973 | 14.0% | +30.9% |
| 1974 | 15.2% | +8.7% |
| 1975 | 16.9% | +11.0% |
| 1976 | 18.4% | +8.9% |
| 1977 | 19.4% | +5.4% |
| 1978 | 19.7% | +1.8% |
| 1979 | 19.4% | -1.8% |
| 1980 | 20.0% | +3.3% |
| 1981 | 22.1% | +10.5% |
| 1983 | 22.5% | +1.8% |
| 1984 | 26.9% | +19.4% |
| 1985 | 30.3% | +13.0% |
| 1986 | 32.3% | +6.4% |
| 1987 | 33.7% | +4.6% |
| 1988 | 33.4% | -1.0% |
| 1989 | 39.2% | +17.2% |
| 1990 | 43.1% | +10.0% |
| 1991 | 52.0% | +20.6% |
| 1992 | 51.2% | -1.5% |
| 1993 | 55.1% | +7.7% |
| 1994 | 53.1% | -3.6% |
| 1995 | 58.9% | +10.8% |
| 1998 | 74.4% | +26.4% |
| 1999 | 75.1% | +0.9% |
| 2000 | 76.2% | +1.5% |
| 2001 | 75.3% | -1.2% |
| 2002 | 75.9% | +0.8% |
| 2003 | 76.6% | +0.9% |
| 2004 | 78.4% | +2.4% |
| 2005 | 79.6% | +1.5% |
| 2006 | 81.7% | +2.7% |
| 2007 | 82.5% | +1.0% |
| 2008 | 77.8% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | 70.6% | -9.2% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 70.6% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 91.7%, 77% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 70.6% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 46.9%, 1.5× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 15.2% | 8.3% | 19.7% | 10 |
| 1980s | 28.9% | 20.0% | 39.2% | 9 |
| 1990s | 57.9% | 43.1% | 75.1% | 8 |
| 2000s | 78.2% | 75.3% | 82.5% | 9 |
| 2020s | 70.6% | 70.6% | 70.6% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
- 156 French Polynesia 74.8% compare
- 157 Bermuda 74.4% compare
- 158 Seychelles 70.8% compare
- 160 Saint Helena 70.6% compare
- 161 Gabon 70.3% compare
- 162 Nicaragua 70.2% compare
More education data for Botswana
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 15,284 (2021)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 9,590 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 20,760 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 20,779 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 175,513 (2021)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 381,674 (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 4.49 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1564 units per person (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross enrolment ratio, secondary, both sexes in Botswana?
- Gross enrolment ratio, secondary, both sexes in Botswana was 70.6% in 2021, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gross enrolment ratio, secondary, both sexes recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 82.5% in 2007.
- What is the lowest gross enrolment ratio, secondary, both sexes recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.3% in 1970.
- How does Botswana rank for gross enrolment ratio, secondary, both sexes?
- Botswana ranks 159th out of 213 countries with data for 2021.
- Is gross enrolment ratio, secondary, both sexes rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Gross enrolment ratio, secondary, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release